The City of Ekurhuleni is a metropolitan municipality in South Africa, aiming to be a smart, creative, and developmental city. Its mission is to provide affordable, high-quality, and sustainable developmental services to its residents, guided by principles like Batho Pele (People First) and a commitment to community-centeredness and co-operative governance. The municipality also prioritizes local businesses, especially those owned by youth, women, and people with disabilities, through its procurement processes.